189.2326 Automated speed enforcement devices in highway work zone --
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Definitions -- Procedures -- Administrative regulations.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"Automated speed enforcement device" means a photographic, radar, lidar,
laser, or other device with one
(1)or more vehicle sensors that transmits a
vehicle's speed and an image of the rear license plate of a vehicle exceeding
the speed limit; and
(b)"Images" means images transmitted by an automated speed enforcement
device showing the speed and rear license plate of a motor vehicle.
(2)A peace officer may issue a citation at the time of an offense in a highway work
zone based on images transmitted by an automated speed enforcement device if:
(a)A motor vehicle is detected traveling in excess of ten
(10)miles per hour over
the posted speed limit;
(b)At least one
(1)bona fide worker is present in the highway work zone; and
(c)There is a peace officer certified under KRS 15.380 to 15.404 present in or
near the end of the highway work zone in a marked vehicle.
(3)The cabinet shall:
(a)1. Install signage in highway work zones notifying the public that vehicle
speed within the work zone may be enforced by an automated speed
enforcement device; and
2. Require the signage to be affixed with lights that shall be flashing at all
times when the automated speed enforcement device is active; and
(b)Calibrate the automated speed enforcement device on an annual basis.
(4)An image transmitted by an automated speed enforcement device under this section
shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the driver of the vehicle.
(5)The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS
Chapter 13A relating to any matters necessary for the efficient administration of
automated speed enforcement under this section.